Mangaluru–Dammam Air India Express flight cancelled, passengers left stranded

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Nov 24, 2025: Passengers faced severe inconvenience after Air India Express informed them at the last minute about the cancellation of its Saturday night flight from Mangaluru to Dammam.

The flight, originally scheduled to depart at 11:10 p.m., was first delayed to 11:45 p.m., and then to 1:40 a.m. Finally, passengers were informed that the flight had been cancelled.

According to passengers, there was no assistance from the airline staff at the airport — no water, no food, and no proper guidance. They also alleged that no arrangements were made for their accommodation or transport for several hours.